COME JOIN US AT THE 2008

REGION 18 LEADERSHIP RETREAT

November 7-9, 2008

Pittsburgh-Meadowlands, Pennsylvania

Technology Trifecta

The Race of Your Life

After our welcoming remarks and a Claiming Race we go into the Trifecta. Our Trifecta sessions are Leadership Now, IT Dynamics and Forever AITP, but unlike the Trifecta at the track, you don't have to pick a horse; attend all sessions and You're the Winner.

Welcome Note

Welcome Attendees of the AITP Region 18 Leadership Retreat.

And YOU’RE the Winner!

These are the words we love to hear.  You have now been declared a winner in the Technology Trifecta by attending the AITP Region 18 Leadership Retreat – 2008.  Receipt of this brochure indicates your commitment to professional growth in the IT field of your job as well as in the service you have chosen to give AITP.

Competition surrounds us in every aspect of business.  The gadgets we choose, the customers we seek to service, and the need for survival cause us to stay in the race.  We work every day seeking to stay ahead of the others.  We strive to be first, the best, in whatever endeavors we attempt.

The challenge of being the winner is to be prepared.  It is necessary to know the competition, its strengths and weaknesses.  It means perseverance and repetition and accountability for our tasks to constantly stay ahead.  One of today’s new phrases is to accept no excuses.  You are accountable for your actions or lack thereof.  You create the results of the measurements you face and will find success if your efforts lead you to be prepared.

This Leadership Retreat gives you an edge in being prepared for the challenges you face in winning at your job or at your AITP chapter.

We hope that as you attend our sessions or relax at our featured activities, you will feel the strengthening of the winning spirit take place within you.  You will come away from the retreat with ideas and seeds to be planted for growth within your environment, be it the workplace or a meeting.

The committee thanks you for your support in joining our training sessions.  You are the reason we strive to be first, the best.  Let’s all go home as winners at the end of this weekend.
 

AITP REGION 18 -LEADERSHIP RETREAT AGENDA
NOVEMBER 7-9, 2008

 SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SPEAKER’S AVAILABILITY

 For session extracts and speaker bios:

www.aitp-pgh.org/R18-2008LR_Bios&Extracts.htm
 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

To register for this education and fun-filled event, send attached registration form along with your check to address on form. 

Registration fee includes admission to Saturday and Sunday session, breaks, Saturday lunch and one Saturday Dinner. 

Registration Fee
 

Saturday Evening

3-course meal served at Clubhouse at Southpointe Golf Club, 20 minutes from the hotel.  Entrée includes salad, Stuffed Chicken with apple walnut stuffing and sauce supreme, assorted desserts, coffee, tea, and ice tea.

Cost: $45 person – Dinner is included in Conference Fee

Time: 6:15 pm departure to Club. Transportation is included.
 

For a registration form, click here:

R18-2008LR Registration Form.pdf

 
Leadership Retreat webpage:

www.aitp-pgh.org/R18-2008LR.htm
 

HOTEL INFORMATION
(also see alternate hotel info following this listing)

Hampton Inn Suites
Pittsburgh-Meadowlands
475 Johnson Rd, Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-4014

www.pittsburghmeadowlandssuites.hamptoninn.com

Directions: From Pittsburgh Airport: Take PA-60 South toward Pittsburgh/Pennsylvania Turnpike/ I-79. Merge onto US-22 E/ US-30 E. Merge onto I-79 S toward Washington. Take Exit 41 toward Meadow Lands, turn left onto Racetrack Road and left onto Johnson Road.

From I-79 South: Take Exit 41. Turn left onto Racetrack Road and then left onto Johnson Road.

From I-70 - Take I-79 North to Exit 41, right onto Racetrack Road and then left onto Johnson Road.

ALTERNATE HOTEL INFORMATION

Holiday Inn Meadowlands

340 Racetrack Rd

Washington, PA  15301

877-863-4780

Comfort Inn Meadowlands

237 Meadowlands Blvd

Washington, PA  15301

724-746-9700

Both the Holiday Inn and the Comfort Inn are within about 1/4 mile of the Hampton Inn and are all just off of (but visible from) Racetrack Road.

Shoppes at Quail Acres: http://www.quailacres.com/

Alfano’s: http://www.alfanosatthequail.com/

	Complimentary high-speed Internet, WiFi
	Studio suites furnished with a mini-fridge, microwave, wet bar, and a sleeper sofa
	Indoor, heated swimming pool, with whirlpool spa
	State-of-the-art fitness center
	Complimentary On the House™ hot breakfast

ROOM COST:

 $99 plus tax per night.  Ask for AITP reservation block.  This rate is only quoted until September 30, 2008 and is dependent upon availability.  So book your room early.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS:
Email at aitp.pgh@gmail.com to contact:
Harvey Schoenman, Co-Chair   George Ilkka, Co-Chair
Denise Patrizio, Treasurer 
 

Menu of Suggested Activities & Other Activities Around the Area:

Friday evening for everyone and Saturday daytime for guests

Appetizers
     Exercise Room
     Swimming Pool

Chef Specials (Suggested Entrees)
     Casino
     Racetrack
     Tanger Outlet Mall Shopping
     Live Entertainment at the Holiday Inn
     The Shoppes at Quail Run
     Alfano's Restaurant at the Quail

Other Entrees
     Bass Pro Shops
     Iceoplex at Southpoint
     Sarris Candies
     Tower Golf & Family Entertainment Center
     Trinity Point, The Foundry, Strabane Square & Washington Mall

Desserts
     AITP Hospitality Room

 

AITP REGION 18 OFFICERS

Carolyn Walters, President

Lance Kull, Executive Vice President

Harvey Schoenman, Vice President

Barbara Shaver, Treasurer

Aaron Condon, Secretary

LEADERSHIP RETREAT COMMITTEE

George Ilkka, Co Chair

Harvey Schoenman, Co Chair

Denise Patrizio, Treasurer

Patricia McMurray

Stan Hoffman

Nancy See

Karen Kovacs

Kenneth Krugh, CDP